How can we connect all NJ schools with local farms & agriculutral education? With over 600 school districts in New Jersey the work can appear daunting, but not for Caroline Etsch. When she is not working on her farm or running her fantastic corn maze (check out the pics on her website Etsch Farms), she is volunteering her time educating teachers on agricultural literacy. In the summer of 2021, her farm hosted a Teacher on the Farm Professional Development Day. She partnered with the Agricultural Society & Learning Through Gardening to make this day a success. The fun filled day included:
Caroline plans on hosting another session the summer of 2022 and beyond!
Caroline has volunteered as the NJ State Contact for NJ Ag in the Classroom since 2018. The mission of the organization is to increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among New Jersey's educators and students. Find out more at: https//agclassroom.org
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